Flamengo faces Olympiacos in the under-20 world cup at Maracanã; tickets go on sale

Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:

"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."

Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.

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Hugo Souza, currently on loan at Corinthians, is one of the most talked about figures in Brazilian football when it comes to the goalkeeper position. With his imposing presence and defenses that often attract the spotlight, Hugo has been the subject of discussion both by critics and fans.

However, it is important to make a distinction between being spectacular and being the best in a position as demanding as goalkeeper. The spectacularity of Hugo Souza's saves should not be confused with the consistency and regularity that define the best goalkeepers in the world. A goalkeeper's career is built not just on moments of brilliance, but on maintaining a high level of performance throughout a season or several. And it is in this aspect that Hugo still has room to grow and evolve.

In addition, the pressure of playing in big clubs, such as Flamengo and Corinthians, brings with it an additional challenge. The expectations of fans and the responsibility of defending the goal of high-level teams can affect the performance of any player. Hugo Souza, throughout his career, has gone through ups and downs, and like any young athlete, he is susceptible to moments of instability.

The loan to Corinthians represents a new phase in Hugo Souza's career. Far from Flamengo, the club that revealed him and where he experienced remarkable moments, Hugo has the opportunity to develop in a different environment, under new demands and with a coach which can explore different aspects of your game.